Campus Quiz

October 22, 2001

In 1963, the State Board of Education began issuing revenue bonds to meet a particular
need at Austin Peay. What was that need?

Answer: Student housing. It became so pressing that the Board issued bonds for the
construction of "domiciliary" facilities. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds were
used to erect the George M. Rawlins, Jr. Hall for men, the Patrick Henry Cross Hall
for men, John and Valentine Sevier Halls for women and Emerald Hill apartments No.
2 and No. 3. The structures added 655 rooms or apartments.
October 22, 2001

In 1963, the State Board of Education began issuing revenue bonds to meet a particular
need at Austin Peay. What was that need?

Answer: Student housing. It became so pressing that the Board issued bonds for the
construction of "domiciliary" facilities. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds were
used to erect the George M. Rawlins, Jr. Hall for men, the Patrick Henry Cross Hall
for men, John and Valentine Sevier Halls for women and Emerald Hill apartments No.
2 and No. 3. The structures added 655 rooms or apartments.